Women's Caps and Bonnets
1790-1820
Photos of original caps and reproduction bonnets

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View A - Embroidered Two Piece Day Cap

Above: This is a photo of the original cap,
showing the full embroidery.
The blue ribbon is not original, but has been run through the eyelet holes
to draw the cap up to show the shape as it would be worn. Please note the
starch is weak, so the front is drooping. Click image!

Above: Detail of the embroidery on the original cap. The stem line on
the left encases the seam. The full embroidery pattern is included in this
pattern. Only White floss should be used, but variations of stitches could
be used. If doing embroidery on your cap, we recommend using at least a row of something
along the seam line, and the same on the line which echoes the seam and
enhances the elongated shape of the cap. Click image!